Veshige Nature House, Villingili Island Male Maldives

The Island Marine Biology - Maldives

14 Day Immersive Marine Biology Program (Maldives). Applied Fieldwork & Research Program

Run by MoodhuFIlaa Nature School Maldives since 2025Ages 14 to 19Residential and dayFrom $924

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Dates and prices

14 Dec to 28 Dec 2026

15 days · Day

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14 Dec to 28 Dec 2026

2 weeks · Residential

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5 Jul to 18 Jul 2027

2 weeks · Day

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5 Jul to 18 Jul 2027

13 nights · Residential

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Deposit: 100USD. Cancellation: 100% refund for cancellations made 20 or more days before the camp start.

About this camp

In this nature camp, students explore marine science through direct examination of Maldivian marine communities.

By pairing academic discussions with field research along reef slopes, young researchers master data collection, analyze environmental threats, and interpret field data as a team.

The ultimate milestone of this immersive journey is earning an official PADI Open Water Diver Certification, granting students the lifetime freedom to safely dive deep into the very habitats they protect.

Physical, Verified Marine Scientist Logbook:
Primary Field Station: Based at Veshige Nature House,
PADI Scuba Certification
Direct Conservation Impact: Conduct hands-on restoration work
Expert Mentorship: Train directly under specialist marine biologists, PhD oceanographers
Parent Guide & Communication: the Parent Space Portal functions as a dynamic live feed
Financial assistance: Nature Fund covering up to 65% of the total program tuition.
Internship Opportunities aged 16 and older Summer Research Internships hosted luxury resorts
Visit Marine Biology labs in Resorts.
Students directly contribute to real-world ocean conservation through structured service initiatives:

What the price covers

TuitionIncluded
Course materialsIncluded
Progress reportIncluded
Certificate of completionIncluded
AccommodationIncluded
All mealsIncluded
BreakfastIncluded
LunchIncluded
DinnerIncluded
LaundryNot included
Activities programmeIncluded
ExcursionsIncluded
Sports equipment hireIncluded
Airport transfersIncluded
Travel insuranceNot included
Visa support letterIncluded
Pastoral careIncluded

BASE CAMP
Includes: Complete 14-day research curriculum (60+ accredited field & lab hours), research vessel charters & fuel, Veshige Nature House facilities access, Marine Scientist Logbook portfolio & stamping, expert lectures & workshops by resident faculty, local research boat transfers, and 1:4 staff supervision during research hours.
ALL-INCLUSIVE: Base Camp + Food & Accommodation
Includes: Everything in BaseCamp, plus 13 nights lodging & 3 full meals daily (all diets catered).

The essentials

English neededIntermediate English needed

Taught inEnglish and Russian

Taught hours60 a week

Staff to camper1 to 5

Who you'll be with

Nationalities5

Staff also speakEnglish and Russian

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Academics

Beach Ecosystems & Ocean Conservation Lead: Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, Marine Scientist Island Formation & Oceanography: Dr. Abdulla Naseer., Marine Scientist PADI Open Water Certification Lead: Zoona, PADI Course Director Coral Reef Restoration & Nursery Management Lead: CROSSROAD Resort and Save the Beach Maldives. Marine Invertebrates Lead: Tonti, Marine Biologist Marine Intertidal Zone Lead: Zahuwan, Marine Biologist

Supervision and safety

Background checksStandard background check for all staff

Medical on siteNurse on site during the day

Nearest hospital5 Mins walk

PhonesPhones allowed at set times. During diving and some excursions phones are not allowed/Possible

A typical day

07:00 AM – 08:00 AM Morning Briefing & Breakfast at Veshige Nature House 08:30 AM – 11:30 AM Field Module 1: Villingili East Beach: Marine invertebratese: How to safely find and collect live specimens 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM Lunch & Surface Interval Rest at Field Base 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Field Module 2: Veshige: Guided dissections, and develop scientific observation skills by drawing and labeling key features 04:30 PM – 06:00 PM Tea & Logbook Entry, Portfolio Review & Free Tim 06:30 PM – 08:00 PM Dinner/BBQ & Student Discussion Group

What you'll do

Excursions
Science
Swimming
Volunteering

On site

Common room
Dining hall
Wifi

Service Learning & Environmental Impact Students directly contribute to real-world ocean conservation through structured service initiatives: 4 Service Hours Coral Propagation with Save the Beach: Construct metal coral nursery frames, secure coral fragments, and transplant colonies directly into pioneer restoration sites managed by Save the Beach Maldives.

Marine Debris Audit: Conduct beach and benthic microplastic cleanup surveys using standardized marine litter protocols. Community Engagement: Run an ocean literacy and waste management workshop with local island school students at Veshige Nature House.

Accommodation and food

Includes: Everything in Base Camp plus 13 nights lodging at selected Villingili guest houses or Malé hotels in twin-share, air-conditioned rooms, 3 full meals daily (all diets catered).